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In a firm stand against illegal constructions, the Bombay High Court has directed the demolition of a 14-storey building in Ulhasnagar, holding that the builders obtained permission by misleading the municipal corporation. The court refused any relief or stay, citing fraud and public interest.

Bombay HC Orders Demolition of 14-Storey Illegal Building

In a firm stand against illegal constructions, the Bombay High Court has directed the demolition of a 14-storey building in Ulhasnagar, holding that the builders obtained permission by misleading the municipal corporation. The court refused any relief or stay, citing fraud and public interest.
In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that "soft possession" without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.

A Registered Agreement for Sale Is NOT Mandatory for RERA Relief

In a boost for homebuyers, MREAT rules that allotment letters and receipts suffice for RERA claims, ordering Siddhitech Homes to refund Rs. 19.5 lakh to Kapadia sisters with interest from 2012 in the stalled Lake Riveira project, emphasizing no formal agreement is mandatory for relief.
“The rates mentioned in the Ready Reckoner are basically for the purpose of collection of stamp duty and cannot be the basis for determination of the compensation for the lands acquired under the Land Acquisition Act,” the Bombay High Court reiterated while slamming the SLAO’s flawed approach and upholding enhanced compensation of ₹3.99 crore.

Bombay High Court Upholds ‘Registered Documents Give Notice to the Whole World’ Principle in Landmark Property Dispute

In a decisive judgment on December 8, 2025, the Bombay High Court upheld the principle that registered documents give notice to the whole world, dismissing a 2014 suit over a Pune property as barred by limitation. Pegged on a 1982 MoU ignored for decades, the ruling protects registered transactions and curbs abusive lawsuits.